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Kim Nelson

Kim Nelson has worked with horses all her life. She rode hunter jumpers as a child and teenager. She then moved on to work for North Ridge Farm learning the basics with mares, foals and yearlings. She has worked through the years for Carl Nafzger, Adena Springs, The Daily Racing Form and Marylou Whitney Stables. Keeneland has always been the home track for Kim and this will be her 14 year anniversary handicapping the spring and fall meets.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick Three are Races 4,6,8

Best Bet Race 8

#3 Child of the Moon

1st Race

Top Picks #1, #4 and #2

#1 Shot At Perfection is the early 9-5 favorite and like her chances to get the win here. She has the experience edge on most of the field and like that she is backing up in distance. #4 Twirlaway is a first timer for the Joe Sharp barn. She looks well prepared for her debut. #2 Getting Closer leaves the blinkers behind and looks capable of part. 

2nd Race

Top Picks #5, #8 and #2

#5 Joker's Chic is the Wesley Ward entry. #8 Peak Perspective is a firster from the hot Ben Colebrook barn. #2 Rush Hour draws Luis Saez to the saddle and he is exceptional at getting horses out of the gates. 

3rd Race

Top Picks #2, #5 and #6

#2 Inexorable is first off a brief freshening and like this distance for him. He has proven quite capable with this level of company and like him for the win. #5 Honky Tonk Highway is a consistent check getter and Beyers are competitive here. #6 Kavod won his last in gate to wire and fashion and could be very dangerous is left alone on the lead here. 

4th Race

Top Picks #1, #3 and #4

#1 Caragogo is making his 2nd career start and note the quick work around the dogs preparing for this one. He should bring the speed to take advantage of the inside draw. #3 I'm Trouble is first off the layoff and he too brings a sharp work tab. Blinkers off this time and top connections bring him over. #4 Zap d'Etat has been looking for the winner's circle for awhile now but he does look like one that could boost exotics here. 

5th Race

Top Picks #4, #8 and #2

#4 Couldyoubeloved exits a nice win and is a bit of a distance specialist here. She's a player. #2 Black Ginger drops a bit in price this time and should land a share. #8 She's No Angel has the Beyer numbers to be a part. 

6th Race

Top Picks #7, #5 and #4

#7 Jubilee Parade looks to be an improving sort that could find the camera man this time. #5 Gypsy Art comes in off the winter break as a first time gelding. He leaves the blinkers behind and could be tough to beat. #4 Taterpie is also leaving the blinkers in the barn this time and Beyer numbers are competitive. 

7th Race

Top Picks #2, #5 and #3

#2 Rothko has an early turn of foot and the 93 Beyer he posted in his last makes him the early 7-5 favorite. #5 Fact is 2nd off the layoff and his last was a strong effort landing a 2nd place finish. He comes over at 9-5. #3 Roger Roger exits his maiden win and could get a piece of this one. 

8th Race

Top Picks #3, #12 and #6

#3 Child of the Moon is 3rd off the layoff and although she finished 4th last out in a Grade 2 event she was beaten less than a length for all of it. She lands a softer field here and expect her to visit the Keeneland winner's circle. #12 Sweet Treasure exits a couple stakes races and past form suggest she is capable with these. #6 Austere is a Graded Stakes placed runner that is making her first off the layoff. Keep her in mind.  

Wednesday, April 15, 2026